CNN’s Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 concludes this Sunday with “The Reckoning,” an episode focusing on the aftermath of the trial and the lingering questions that continue to haunt the case. While a verdict was reached, it failed to bring closure to many of the victims’ families, who felt that justice remained elusive. The episode airs at 9/8c.
Years after the trial concluded, new evidence comes to light, challenging the official narrative and reopening old wounds. “The Reckoning” examines this new information and its potential to rewrite the history of the tragedy. The episode incorporates emotional interviews with Lockerbie residents and family members of those who perished on Pan Am Flight 103, offering a human perspective on a tragedy that had global repercussions.
The series also looks into the international intrigue surrounding the bombing, scrutinizing the various theories and suspects that emerged during the investigation. Through interviews with investigators, intelligence officers, and other key figures, Lockerbie seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the events leading up to and following the 1988 bombing.